BERKELEY-Two seasons ago, the Cal football team's offensive line allowed 36 sacks. Last season, the Bears offensive front surrendered 32. If offensive line coach Steve Marshall has anything to do with it, in 2010, that number will be even lower.

"We're making strides every day," Marshall said. "We did last year, from the previous year. We're progressing every day. Sacks are an 11-man operation. Quarterback, receiver, the O-line, the running backs, the structure-everything."